"The thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it, and not say anything. If they fall off, they fall off, but it is bad to say anything to them.” ― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher In The Rye

With the end of the year coming up fast, I realize that I need to read 7 more books before then end of the year for my Goodreads challenge. The problem is someone needs to pry "S." out of my fingers because I know it's going to be a long read and that is all I really want to do. HOWEVER, I did not forget about Book Club. :)

I am usually uninspired when it comes to holiday themed books (and movies for that matter) because by the time Christmas comes around I have had my fill of green and red (I blame store displays putting Christmas decorations up on November 1st). Fortunately that irritation goes away just about a week before the holiday (because: presents).

When I chose this month's selections, I tried to keep the aversion to cheesy Christmas out of my decision the best that I could. Let me know what you think and I promise not to be a Grinch when I do my review.

A Christmas story for dog lovers, A Dog Named Christmas is about a developmentally challenged young man whose generosity and good-will changes the lives of his small hometown forever.

So here we go one more time! This poll expires on December 11th at midnight, so get your votes in this week! I'll see you in a few days for November's Book Club discussion of Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs.